MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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